Lynn Renee Adkins Green, 55 of Charleston was born June 19, 1957 in Oak Hill, WV and went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 17, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Ray McKinley Adkins and Irene (Ford) Adkins.
She is survived by her husband, Tony of Charleston; children, Gerod of Aurora, CO and Makenzie of Charleston; sister, Laura (Ted) Talbert of Huntington; brother, Ray (Carrie) Adkins of Huntington; dogs, Pepper and Buddy; nieces and nephews JR (Ami) Romanowski of Charlotte, NC, Wendy (Rocky) Mason of Lexington, KY, Cara Romanowski, Brian Adkins and Edie Adkins all of Huntington.
Renee was a graduate of Nutall High School, WVU School of Nursing and CAMC School of Anesthesia. She was a Registered Professional Nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. She was active in the WV Nurses Association. She dedicated the past several years of her life to establishing a monitoring and recovery program for WV nurses and was instrumental in the founding of WV Medical Professionals Health Program.
She was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church, Alum Creek. Renee loved her family, had many caring friends and was always willing to lend a hand. She was a very giving person with a beautiful smile.
A Memorial Service will be at 7:00 pm Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Keith George officiating. Family and friends will gather two hours prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date at Wallace Memorial Gardens, Sam Black Church, WV.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions made to Kanawha Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier St., Charleston, WV 25311.
Tony,
I was so saddened at the news of Renee’s passing. Although it has been many years since we were in CRNA school together, I can still see her beautiful smile and hear her sweet voice. As you know, our apartments were right beside each other. We spent many hours together talking and studying. She would always ask me to make iced tea for her as she loved my recipe.
I remember your wedding and what a beautiful bride Renee was. It was a joyous day. I also visited your new home and she made a delicious pot roast for us.
My daughter, Sara, was born two months after Gerod. On one of my visits from Oklahoma I brought Sara to your house and she and Gerod played together while Renee and I talked about life, children, and our jobs as CRNAs.
I talked to her on the phone a few times after that. I remember how excited she was when McKenzie was born. One summer day as we talked on the phone she and McKenzie were making potato salad for a family picnic. She loved her family so much. I am sorry that we lost touch after a few years but I have never and will never forget what a kind, loving beautiful woman she was.
May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace and comfort through this difficult time and always.
Tony,
My heart was broken when I found out that Renee had passed away. Renee was a kind soul with a loving heart. Her work here on earth was extraordinary. I admired her tremendously. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. I’m certain she is heaven now and still watching over us. She was loved by all…..i believe God needed his special angel to come home. We will see her again one day.
Renee touched my life so much. I went through an incredibly difficult time as a CRNA a few years back….she listened to my fears….my concerns and gave me kindness in return. In fact she may have save my life when I really think about it…..I will miss her incredibly as she touched me personally and professionally in a special way. I know she is with the lord…..celebrating eternity and I can’t wait to see her someday!!! May the peace and love of god touch her family…friends …and those who knew her……god loves us all…..I pray for her and her family…….she is loved…
Tony & Family,
God bless you and keep you as you share this time of loss together. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish i could do or say more to ease your pain but hopefully that will come through time and the grace of god.
Jason C. Hosaflook, CRNA
Tony, Gerod, and Makenzie – reading these expressions from others make me so sad that Scott and I didn’t get to know Renee better. Clearly, she was a wonderful partner, mother, and inspiration to others. MaKenzie,,,Scott just told me about you wearing your Mom’s saddle shoes to her memorial. He described them as shoes that “were white on the back and front but brown or black in the middle”. As a child of the same generation as your Mom I knew immediately that these were saddle shoes. God bless you for wearing them today. I hope that they helped you to remember how special your Mom was and the special times that you had with her. Gerod…the same goes for you. I am sure that you have special memories of you Mom. I hope that you, your Dad, and Kenzie call upon these memories to get through these toughest of times. Scott and I have our own special granddaughter Kenzie now and I hope that your Mom looks down from heaven upon her. Our sympathies are with all of you!
Nay Nay, you will always be special to me and I always loved you. I told you everytime I would see you how much you looked like Aunt Irene and and you were also sweet like her. She loved you kids so much….God bless you
The priceless gifts we give to each other are not the gifts wrapped in fancy paper, but the gifts we give when we give of ourselves. Its the love that we share, the comfort that we lend in times of need. It is the moments we spend together helping each other that matter the most. A hug, a kind word, a gentle smile and reassurance that everything will be OK … that’s what I will remember about Renee. Its the gifts from the heart that matter the most and Renee gave more gifts from the heart than anyone I know…. and its those gifts that I’ll carry with me in fondest memory of Renee. It’s those little gifts of love that we leave behind that are so important … because they sink into the souls of those we love and keep our memory and our mission alive….
My prayers will be with Renee and all those who loved her.
Ann
Tony, MaKenzie and Gerod. My heart goes out to you during this very hard time in your lives. Words can not express my feelings for the loss of Renee. I pray that one day you will eventually find peace. I am sorry I was not able to be there but due to a medical problem I can not drive today. You are in my prayers and thoughts and may God bless you forever and always.
Tony
I’ve loved Renee since you first introduced her to all of us. My memories of our going running
and the road races are some of my best memories. As I read these messages I see she touched
many more hearts along her way. I love you big guy if I can do anything for you or the kids i will.
Roger Boothe
To Renee’s family I am so very sorry for your loss. Your pain must be unbearable with the loss of this extraordinary woman. I can only say that we have all lost that ray of sunshine that beamed from her eyes and smile. She will always be a part of the CRNA community that she loved so dearly. She was truly loved and respected by us all. May she rest in peace and look after us all as she did in life.
. I worked with Renee in surgery at Thomas Hospital. She was wonderful to work with. She was always kind and very professional. She will be deeply missed. May God give comfort to the loved ones she left behind.
I worked with Renee in Surgery at Thomas for several years & always loved being assigned to a room with her. She was one of the sweetest & nicest people I ever met. She treated everyone with kindness & always had a smile on her face. She will be missed! My thoughts & prayers are with her family.
We were so sorry to hear about Renee. We went to high school with her and considered her a friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Ted and Cathy Miller
Ray & Carrie,
I am so very sorry to learn of Renee’s passing. Renee was always my Nurse Anesthetist for each surgery that I had at Thomas Memorial Hospital. And she would always come by my hospital room and check on me before I was discharged. When my daughter was having surgery at Thomas she saw me in the “prep room” and came right over to check on my daughter and ask what procedure she was having. After talking for a few moments, she left and when she returned she told me that she had switched with another Nurse Anesthetist and would be with my daughter during her surgery. At that moment my fears and concerns were lifted from my shoulders. Renee was so precious, kind, loving and thoughtful, and her smile was always a comfort in every situation. Knowing her and having her take care of me and my daughter at Thomas Mem. was a blessing from God that I will forever be thankful for. Ray, I know your heart is broken and saying that i am sorry just seems so little. But please know that I will be praying for you and your family. I am very thankful for the honor of knowing your sister, Renee and my life is better because of it. If there is anything that I can do to help you or Carrie, please let me know. Take care my dear friend and may God comfort you as only He can.
There are no words to adequately express how sorry I am for your loss. Renee was undoubtedly one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. I really got the chance to know her in 1993 when we spent an entire day competing in track and field events during Corporate Cup. A group of us from the hospital stayed all day, because we didn’t have enough participants. Renee and I talked a lot about our families, and you could see the love in her eyes when she spoke of each of you. When our girls were in the band in middle and high school, I always looked forward to seeing Renee. It had been eight years since that day at Corporate Cup, but it was like we’d never missed a day. She was such a genuine, caring person, and it was truly a privilege to have known her. I am keeping you all in my heart and praying that you have peace that passes understanding.
My condolences to Renee’s family and friends. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Tony, Gerod, and Makenzie we are very sorry for your loss. We loved Renee and will miss her as well. She was a very special person and one that we have known for years as part of our work family and as well as a friend. We hope that the memories will serve all of you well through this time. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Tony, Gerod and Makenzie, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife and caring mother. I are thinking of you and your children during this sorrowful time and pray for the peace to our Lord to surround you through the coming days. Please know that you are in our hearts.
I worked with Renee at Fairmont and I was so sorry to hear about your tragedy. Renee was a pleasant to work
with and I am sure she will be missed by everyone here. Renee spoke of her family often and God bless all of you.
My condolences to Renee’s family and friends. I knew Renee for only a short time while she worked at Fairmont General Hospital as a CRNA. She was a very compassionate and caring nurse and lady. We enjoyed to working with her. She always has a smile on her face and kind words to the patients and staff. I feel sad for your loss and am honored to have met your mother. Renee talked highly of her family and always had a special place in her heart for all of you. My prayers are with your family at such a difficult time.
My condolences to Renee’s family and friends. I knew Renee through telephone conversations and email. I am so sad we never met face to face, it would have been an honor. Hearing of Renee’s passing has caused such sadness. At last she is at peace.
God Grant me the Serenity to Accept the Things I Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things I can, and the Wisdom to Know the Difference…Just for Today.
Rest in Peace Sister.
We are thinking of Tony, Gerod, MaKenzie , and the extended family after hearing about Renee’s passing. Renee was a very special person who will truly be missed. I will always remember her glowing personality, sense of humor, and love for her family & friends.
Jason & LeAnn Logan
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Renee was a true joy to be around. We spent many hours together at swim meets and dance competitions. She was an incredible lady.
Hearing about the loss of this beautiful and caring person was so sad. I had so much respect for Renee. I met her through WVANA. She always had a smile in her face and a pleasant word to share. Such a loss for all of us. She will be greatly missed.
I knew Renee through my work for the WVMPHP. Renee was always so warm and truly cared about her patients, she will be missed by many. I am sorry for the loss her friends and family are experiencing, and regret the loss to so many individuals she would have helped if she had lived longer.
When I was a relatively new CRNA, I came to TMH where I first met L.Renee Green. She welcomed me to an already established tight-knit group and made me feel part of the team. Soon, I was expecting my first child. Renee knew what it was like to juggle motherhood and a career and mentored me. The present she bought for my newborn daughter was the fluffiest, cuddliest blanket. I would swaddle her in this every night, turn out the light,and say “Night -night.” This became the ritual each evening. One afternoon, the toddler was walking around saying “Night-night, Night-night.” I thought the kid was sleepy. So, I went to put her in the crib, and she scooped up her blanket. Now, the child is 13 and she swaddles her head, no longer does it fit around her body. The beloved Night-night might one day go to college, or be packed away as a keepsake, but it will forever be a loving reminder of our Motherly, caring and nurturing coworker and friend: L. Renee Green.
There are no words that can adequately express the sorrow of losing Renee. There is no individual with a bigger heart, nor her extent of caring and compassion for others. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her. Deeply saddened,
Brad and Marlene
I am so sorry for your loss, Nay Nay was a dear person and I have very fond memories of her as I grew up. She and my Aunt Sheila tried to teach me how to do a cartwheel when I was younger, put mayo and eggs on my hair in the summer sunshine, when I think about saddle shoes and just dancing I will think about her!! She was an amazing lady. She will always be in my heart.
Tessie…
Renee was one of the sweetest and nicest people ever. I felt it an honor to know such a kind person, You were so great to my wife when she was in the hospital. Going to Nuttall with Renee was fun and even way back then you could sense she was a very special special person. I will miss her smile.Truely one of gods angels.
sincerely, Pat Kesler
Hico,WV
Tony, Kenzie & Gerod, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a very special person. Her ability to offer herself to others as a friend and confidant was heart warming. I counted her as one of my best friends and she will always have a place in my heart.